Open Innovation & Engagement Librarian

University of Wisconsin - Stout · Menomonie, WI · On-site · Staff (Full-time)
University of Wisconsin - Stout website
Salary USD 46,200–53,000
Apply by Dec 20, 2025
Posted Nov 18, 2025
The Open Innovation and Engagement Librarian champions the creation, adoption, and evolution of open educational resources (OER) that support high-impact learning experiences aligned with UW-Stout's mission as Wisconsin's Polytechnic University. This role supports faculty in developing affordable, accessible, and engaging learning materials. The position amplifies the use of digital learning tools through course-integrated instruction; embeds OER into polytechnic pathways, including workforce-ready credentials; and enhances the library's outreach.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Open Innovation and Engagement
  • Supports faculty and instructors in the discovery, creation, dissemination, identification, accessibility and adoption of engaging open materials, including AI-assisted textbooks, simulations, and datasets.
  • Supports the expansion of multimodal instruction by working with faculty during the course design phase to identify digital resources and OERs that enhance the online learning experience of students.
  • Develops and coordinates initiatives and services designed to support finding, assessing, using, and creating OERs in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Champions the creation, adoption, and evolution of next-gen OER-such as AI-generated, mixed-reality, and holographic learning objects-ensuring accessibility, and industry relevance.
  • Embeds open resources into polytechnic pathways including badging, micro credentials, and stackable learning for industry skills.
  • Tests new AR/VR or mixed-reality OER platforms for STEM and design courses.
  • Trains faculty on prompt engineering to create AI-generated case studies or labs that remain openly licensed.

Instructional Support and Liaison Responsibilities
  • Teaches information literacy concepts through course-integrated instruction and individual research consultation.
  • Serves as liaison to assigned departments, consulting, communicating to, and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to meet their information and instructional needs.
  • Collaborates with other instruction librarians to plan, promote, and assess information literacy initiatives.
  • Develops and maintains tutorials, guides, and learning objects related to library instruction and services in collaboration with library research and instruction team.
  • Participates in library reference services including research consultations and online chat.

Outreach and Engagement
  • Co-leads and coordinates the academic outreach efforts of the library including marketing, communication, and social media.
  • May supervise or direct graduate assistants and student workers as assigned.

Academic Staff Responsibilities and Professional Service
  • Serves on appropriate library, campus, or UW System committees, confirmed by the Library Director/supervisor.
  • Participates in professional development, professional service activities, and library planning.
  • Maintains professional competence in academic library instruction, services, and technology,
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of relevant academic programs, curriculum, and instructional practices.
  • Accepts the rights and responsibilities of an Academic Staff member as outlined in University Library policies and the UW-Stout Faculty, Academic Staff, Limited Appointee Handbook.
  • Works on special library projects and assignments as designated by the Library Director or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required
  • Master's degree in library and information science (MLIS/MLS) from an ALA-accredited program, master's in education, master's in instructional design, master's in data science, or master's in a related field.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Demonstrated experience with academic research support, digital literacy, and instruction.
  • Experience with AI platforms and tools for education, including generative AI, language models, and prompt engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively with all constituencies of the University.
  • Demonstrated ability and commitment to stay current with emerging technologies

Highly Desired
  • Understanding of copyright, intellectual property, and ethical issues related to OER and AI-generated content.
  • Expertise of AI ethics, including privacy, surveillance, and algorithmic bias.
  • Ability to design accessible learning experiences using emerging technologies.
  • Strong project management skills
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